Kandyan dance style brings together the mastery of rhythmic movement, precision of posture and placement and balance and alignment of the body. ‘Vannam’ is the main manifestation of the Kandyan dance style, which is widely used in dance performance. ‘Vannam’ recreates the distinct mien and moves of animals, both mythical and real, and a few lore associated with gods and the bodhisattva. There are 18 ‘vannam’ featured in Kandyan dance style. This beautifully choregraphed Kandyan dance performance

A procession of heritage.... Udarata Ves dance, regarded as the pinnacle of Kandyan dance, originated through the ritual of Kohomba Kankariya, a sacred performance first held to heal King Panduwasdev. During the Esala Perahera, Ves dancers take part with unwavering devotion to the Sacred Tooth Relic and the Diyawadana Nilame, uniquely performing without turning their backs. Their graceful presence serves not only as a cultural spectacle but also as a spiritual act believed to dispel negativity a

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